MOHAI

MOHAI collects and preserves the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and beyond. Highlighting innovation and education, MOHAI enriches lives by sharing the individual and collective stories of our communities.

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What's your favorite Irish meal? The Brunswick Restaurant (located at 905 Front St, now 1st Ave) featured a special St. Patrick's Day banquet menu on March 17, 1889. The menu for the feast even included the lyrics of the Irish rebel song "God Save Ireland" written by TD Sullivan.

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In March of 1962, Seattleites were getting excited for the World's Fair.  This schedule of events was included as a supplement in regional newspapers  prior to the opening of the Fair, and included information on how to order advance tickets as well as accommodation suggestions. Donald Isle Foster Century 21 Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle

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Food in Seattle has had both a local and global impact. In the early 1900s, Angelo Merlino, an Italian immigrant, began importing olive oil from his homeland, and later opened a store in 1900. The olive oil bore the name of Leonetta Merlino, the grandmother of celebrity chef Mario Batali. And it all started with olive oil...

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Seattle’s working women of World War II: An oral history

March is Women's History Month. Today we salute the working women of World War II, and how the future of women in the workplace was shaped in Puget Sound

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Today is International Women’s Day and we're honoring Seattle's Bertha Knight Landes, who was the first woman to be elected mayor of a major American city. She improved law enforcement, expanded the parks department programs, and improved the management of the City Light department during her single term from 1926-1928. After her term, she continued to serve the public through many civic organizations.

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MOHAI — 2017 Denny Lecture with Dr. Frederick L. Brown

We're excited to have Dr. Frederick L. Brown as the 2017 Denny Lecturer! This year, Brown discusses the role of animals in struggles over power, place, and identity throughout Seattle history.

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What Type Of Chef Would You Be?

Let us serve you some options.

Something fun for a Friday afternoon…what kind of chef are you? Then explore Seattle's food industry at Edible City: A Delicious Journey now open through Sept. 10, 2017 

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On March 3, 1919—almost 100 years ago—local Seattle pilot and visionary, Eddie Hubbard, completed the first international flight delivering mail from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seattle. This forever changed the history of Puget Sound, and launched it to be the hub of innovation that it is known to be today. The Boeing B-1 plane he flew now hangs in MOHAI's Grand Atrium

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Happy 118th Birthday to Mt. Rainier National Park! This glorious mountain has had such an impact on the way of life in Puget Sound from everything from daily activities to the regions farm land. Mt. Rainier dwarfs the town of Carnation, which was even named after its famous farming tenant, Carnation Milk

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MOHAI has a new look! Check out our updated website and rediscover the museum at mohai.org

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One of our favorite artifacts in the Edible City exhibit is this jacket made of cowhide and discarded @dicksdrivein burger wrappers. Artist Dorothy Rissman uses discarded media—trash— to help viewers, "discover beautiful objects that were the discards of others." #edibleMOHAI⠀ ⠀ Loan from Jim Spady⠀ ⠀ #burger #tastyburger #dicksdrivein #restaurant #seattlerestaurants #eatlocal #seattle #local #cheeseburger #art #trashart #mohai (at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI))

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Can you spot MOHAI?⠀ ⠀ #seattle #museum #pugetsound #lakewashington #mohai #southlakeunion #cityscape #viewfromthetop (at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI))

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February 19 marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which initiated the process of forcing West Coast Japanese Americans to 10 inland concentration camps during World War II. On this anniversary, it is important to remember that 120,000 people, like Fumiko Hayashida and her daughter Natalie, were targeted because of their ethnicity or their country of birth. MOHAI stands as a place where we share this history and the stories of those affected and, more than ever, reflect on how we can learn from our past to better inform the present and future for all. ⠀ ⠀ MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection⠀ ⠀ #history #ushistory #japanesehistory #seattle #seattlehistory #tbt #learnfromthepast #mohai

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Happy Birthday…to us! We first opened our doors to the public on Feb. 15, 1952. A lot has happened in the past 65 years, and we're proud to be preserving the history and heritage in the Pacific Northwest. Thank you for your support in making all of this possible!⠀ ⠀ #seattle #museum #birthday #hbd #seattlehistory #ushistory #mohai #history (at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI))

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Love is in the air for Valentine’s Day, and it's always good to wear your heart on your sleeve…or hat! This 1950s headpiece was made by Chanda, sold by Seattle retailer John Doyle Bishop, and is made of black felt, black ostrich feathers, and red lace. ⠀ ⠀ #valentines #love #fashion #mohaifashion #1950s #1950sstyle #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagefashion #seattle #mohai (at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI))

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What food defines the Pacific Northwest and Seattle for you? Share with the community in Edible City: A Delicious Journey #ediblemohai ⠀ ⠀ #seattle #seattlerestaurantspaces #restaurant #eatlocal #pacificnorthwest #farmersmarket #mohai #museum #seattlehistory (at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI))